State
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Baljek airport remains non-functional for 17 years
Shillong, March 7: The issue of non-functional Umroi airport for 17 years was raised by Rupa Marak (AITC). The airport was inaugurated in October 2008. During the question hour, Marak wants to know the status of the project pending for many years. In reply, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang…
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Local youths slog, but consultants get more benefits: Opp
Shillong, March 7: The Opposition VPP has raised the issue of outside consultants getting lakhs of rupees and the locals who are supporting the former availing meagre amount. During the Question Hour on Friday, Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP- Mawlai) wanted the government to train local youths for preparation of project reports…
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Achik State People’s Front unhappy with Garo MLAs on winter capital issue
Shillong, March 6: Achik State People’s Front has expressed disappointment over winter capital issue. Though the Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma had moved a resolution in this regard in the Assembly on Thursday, it was not adopted. Full statement of Bernita Marak, Secretary, ASPF, Tura It is with a profound…
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Student bodies lock NEHU VC’s room, gate of university
Shillong, March 6: The North Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) and the Khasi Students Union (KSU) have locked the office of NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof PS Shukla in protest against his rejoining. They also locked the gate of the University. The action is after Shukla resumed his duties virtually…
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All party panel to examine winter capital in Tura
Shillong, March 6: A resolution to have a winter capital in Tura, West Garo Hills moved by Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma (AITC) was withdrawn after Chief Minister Conrad Sangma agreed to the suggestion for an all party committee to examine the matter. Moving the resolution, Mukul said the demand is…
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Traffic safety concerns over painting of roads in city
Shillong, March 6: The Opposition on Thursday expressed concern over distraction due to painting of roads with different colours in the city. During the Question Hour, Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP-Mawlai) wanted to know whether the painting on the road in and around the main secretariat road is as per Indian Road…
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Article 371 & Sixth Schedule need further discussion: CM
Shillong,Mar 5: The state government is yet to discuss the provisions for Meghalaya as per Article 371 of the Indian Constitution since the state is also governed by the district councils.. According to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, there is a need to discuss and debate on the pros and cons…
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No uranium extraction to repay loans, clarifies Conrad
Shillong, Mar 5: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday allayed the fears of VPP MLA Ardent Basaiawmoit that the Centre would ask the state to repay loans by extracting uranium. Basaiawmoit on Monday expressed apprehensions while participating in the debate on the Governor’s address. Referring to the CM’s plan to…
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Govt to discuss GH railway extension with Centre
Shillong, Mar 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday he would take up with the Centre the issue of the railway line to Baghmara in South Garo Hills. “I will forward this particular concern and request to the ministry, and we will discuss, maybe at an informal level…
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People’s budget, says chief minister
Shillong, Mar 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that the Budget 2025-26 “is a people’s budget and all our interventions and program are citizen centric”. (See graphic by MM below) Presenting a Rs 1,970-crore deficit budget in the Assembly, Sangma said, “The Government’s performance is evident in…
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